§ Mr. ALDENasked whether a contributory scheme for pensions for unestablished employés in War Departments is under consideration; and, if so, what classes is it intended to include in this scheme?
§ Mr. HALDANEThe scheme submitted by the workmen is under consideration, but a large amount of statistics has to be collected to determine what modifications would render it financially sound, which it cannot be considered to be at present. The present scheme is one primarily for factory workmen, but, provided that it is made self-supporting, there would not appear to be any objection to the inclusion of any class of workmen who might desire it.
§ Major ADAMCan the right hon. Gentleman give any date as to when we may expect the result of the consideration of this scheme?
§ Mr. HALDANEI do not think we can give any date, but we are pushing on with the scheme.